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Ray Sadoun

Ray Sadoun is an addiction specialist with a career spanning 20+ years.

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What are the Effects of Drinking Alcohol Every Day?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ February 7, 2024

The World Health Organisation estimates that alcohol abuse accounts for over 3 million deaths a year across the world, lowers health standards and causes a rise in disabilities and illnesses in all of the areas where it is highly consumed. (15) Alcohol is also the leading risk factor for premature deaths in the 15 to […]

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How to Take a Break from Work

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 31, 2024

Getting the work-life balance right is essential to improve your overall well-being and quality of life. Taking a break from work can help with this. 90,000 people are reported as taking a career break every year in the UK.[1] If you’re contemplating a break it might feel a little unsettling, or maybe you’re wondering how to go […]

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How to Relax Your Stressful Thoughts

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 24, 2024

It’s no wonder with the chaotic lives people live juggling work, family responsibilities, and social activities that mental health is affected. This is even more apparent with the cost of living crisis where people are feeling real financial strain, which, of course, impacts everything. According to one survey, 74% of people in the UK are […]

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What are Sober Living Houses in Addiction Recovery?

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 17, 2024

If you’re familiar with the world of addiction treatment, you might have encountered the term “Sober Living Houses” [1] under one of its many synonyms: Transitional Living, Halfway Houses, or Sober Living Facilities. All of these refer to the same concept: a supportive environment for people who have already completed addiction treatment. These are places […]

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Understanding the Feelings of a Cocaine High

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 10, 2024

In the UK, cocaine remains a very popular substance – both for regular users and weekend revellers. According to the latest data, in 2021, powder cocaine accounted for 19,209 treatment entrants. For more information on cocaine statistics in the UK, see more here. However, according to a survey, people that used cocaine reported that they […]

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Suicide Facts and Statistics

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 9, 2024

Suicide Facts and Statistics Across the world, as well as specifically in the UK, suicide remains one of the main contributors to the overall number of deaths per year. Globally, there are over 700,000 deaths due to suicide every year, and many thousands more who attempt it (1). In 2021, the UK reported over 5,583 […]

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The Top Signs of Porn Addiction

by Ray Sadoun ǀ January 3, 2024

If you’re using porn more than you used to and are struggling to cut it down, you might have developed an addiction. You aren’t alone. In 2021, it was reported that 60,000 Brits sought help for their porn habits. [1] Knowing what the signs of porn addiction are can help you self-identify and to seek […]

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The Psychology of Cyberbullying

by Ray Sadoun ǀ December 27, 2023

Over the last 20 years, there has been a substantial growth in the number of people using various forms of digital technology and in today’s society, many people have several electronic devices that they come to rely on to organise many aspects of their lives. This is likely to include work, education and their social […]

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Pancreatitis & Alcohol: Alcohol’s Effect on the Pancreas

by Ray Sadoun ǀ December 20, 2023

Pancreatitis is a serious disease which can if left untreated, lead to severe complications. In the UK, “30,000 people are affected by acute pancreatitis each year.”[1] 25% of acute pancreatitis are caused by alcohol use.[2] It’s important to be aware of how alcohol affects the pancreas, how this has a knock-on effect on your overall […]

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